Universal design project

Universal design project

Backlink: http://www.slideshare.net/kwersten/universal-design-project-6834149

Project Management

Project Management

Backlink: http://www.slideshare.net/nitinbagaria/project-management-6680150

Short, Mobile Film Creation and the Nokia N8 Direct and Project

I just returned from a quick trip to YVR where Nokia, along with Nokia Canada  hosted an interesting mobile entertainment / film event at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Billed as the Nokia N8 Direct and Project the event was designed to introduce people to the N8 and more important, to the fantastic video camera, its [...]

Short, Mobile Film Creation and the Nokia N8 Direct and Project

Backlink: http://blog.gisuser.com/?p=8548

Philadelphia Eagles Tackle a $30 Million Wind and Solar Project

by Tina Casey

The sports world is abuzz over the Philadelphia Eagles' decision install a $30 million renewable energy system in their stadium, but sustainability is nothing new for the progressive football franchise. The Eagles established a Go Green program in 2003, way before it was cool. The stadium's distinctive new spiral wind turbines, along with solar and cogeneration installations, will once again set a high bar for other sports venues to follow. Philadelphia Eagles and Sustainability Back in 2007, while many sports franchises were still merely mulling over the idea of introducing their fans to sustainability, the NFL was beginning to stake out a leadership position by purchasing renewable energy for the Superbowl. Even so, the Philadelphia Eagles' Go Green program was already four years into its mission, which focused on education, conservation and recycling. In 2007, the team announced that it was upping the ante by getting at least 100 of its employees to purchase wind energy. The New Lincoln Financial Field Sustainable Energy Installation It will be hard to beat the Eagles new sustainable energy system, which is designed for high visibility. Built by the Florida-based company SolarBlue, it will consist of 80 futuristic-looking spiral shaped wind turbines rimming the top of the stadium, and 2,500 solar panels on the facade. The system will also include a 7.6 megawatt cogeneration plant along with a "smart microgrid" system to keep everything running at maximum efficiency. Green is Green Green means big bucks for the Eagles, because the system will generate 4 megawatts of excess energy off-peak, which will be sold back to the grid. The franchise also expects to save $60 million in energy costs over the next 20 years. Sports and Sustainability Not to sell other sports short, by the way. This year, Major League Baseball announced a comprehensive sustainability strategy, and the ski industry and golf industry are also charging ahead with conservation and renewable energy projects. Even NASCAR has begun to focus on shrinking its carbon footprint and reducing its use of toxic chemicals. Hey, if NASCAR is into it, what are all those politicians so afraid of? Reprinted with permission from Cleantechnica

Post originale: http://featured.matternetwork.com/2010/11/philadelphia-eagles-tackle-30-million.cfm

Comment on How to Manage Telecommuters: Tips from Project Managers by PM Hut

I like the first point, paraphrasing, this is important to make sure that the employee understands the task he or she is assigned to.

Post originale: http://gigaom.com/collaboration/managing-telecommuters-tips-from-project-managers/#comment-517073

Facebook’s Gmail Killer, Project Titan, Is Coming On Monday

Back in February we wrote about Facebook's secret Project Titan — a web-based email client that we hear is unofficially referred to internally as its "Gmail killer". Now we've heard from sources that this is indeed what's coming on Monday during Facebook's special event, alongside personal @facebook.com email addresses for users. This isn't a big surprise — the event invites Facebook sent out hinted strongly that the news would have something to do with its Inbox, sparking plenty of speculation that the event could be related to Titan. Our understanding is that this is more than just a UI refresh for Facebook's existing messaging service with POP access tacked on. Rather, Facebook is building a full-fledged webmail client, and while it may only be in early stages come its launch Monday, there's a huge amount of potential here.

Post originale: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/wv3Bpz2Nf3k/

Interview Questions for Project Managers

Interview questions for project managers inevitably focus on past project experience. The ability to form detailed and articulate responses is one of the top factors recruiters look for, since the nature of the position entails so much communication. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills when you describe previous projects, according to Vasanthan Dasan, CTO and VP of Engineering for the Armada Group, a cloud computing firm in Silicon Valley. Demonstrating time-management skills, and the ability to identify project roadblocks in advance, are also key.

Here's a sample of the questions you'll be asked.

Give me an example of a project you managed as it relates to this position.

Most project manager interview questions are related to previous projects. The project manager should be able to articulate project details such as planning, methodology, team management, risk management, collaboration, technical tools, obstacles, communication and results.

The best answer is to give an example of a project that is similar to your prospective employer's projects. If not, you should at least attempt to orient the answer as it relates to the position.

Here's a sample project. How would you go about planning, managing and completing it?

A variation on the first question, this one's designed to test your quick-thinking ability and depth of knowledge.

Talk about a project you worked on that had problems and what you did to fix them.

A similar question that may be asked: "Explain when an IT project wasn't in line with what the organization wanted. How did you get around that?"

"Project Managers are frequently asked about challenges and to reveal a situation where there was conflict that needed to be resolved," says Susanne Currivan, senior account manager for Project One, a New York-based IT staffing firm.

During a project, how do you inform all stakeholders of progress on a regular basis?

Effective communication is key to a successful project, so you'll need to demonstrate numerous ways and tools used to communicate with team members and stakeholders in the organization.

"Methodology and communication end up being a big part of the hiring decision," says Craig Kapper, senior regional vice president for Robert Half Technology. "Do they have the right methodology and does the project manager consistently relay progress reports to stakeholders?"

What tools do you typically use to monitor and control a project?

Obviously, there are numerous tools that can be used during a project, yet some are more robust and scalable than others. The idea here is to find out if you're using some of the more effective tools available, Kapper says.

How did you apply your training or certification to a previous position?

This question will commonly be addressed to probe your experience or certification, such as PMI. Interviewers may follow up with a request to give specific examples.

Explain how you established a relationship with your project team and how you collaborated to get things done.

This is a "culture fit" question designed to discover how you work with other people. A similar question is: "Give an example when you received coaching and how you reacted."

Others to look out for:

What project management methodologies are you most familiar with?

Give an example of a time where you had a conflict with, or disagreed with a boss or coworker.

-- Chandler Harris

Post originale: http://career-resources.dice.com/articles/content/entry/interview_questions_project_managers_should

Interview Questions Project Managers Should Be Ready For

Interview questions for project managers inevitably focus on past project experience. The ability to form detailed and articulate responses is one of the top factors recruiters look for, since the nature of the position entails so much communication. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills when you describe previous projects, according to Vasanthan Dasan, CTO and VP of Engineering for the Armada Group, a cloud computing firm in Silicon Valley. Demonstrating time-management skills, and the ability to identify project roadblocks in advance, are also key.

Here's a sample of the questions you'll be asked.

Give me an example of a project you managed as it relates to this position.

Most project manager interview questions are related to previous projects. The project manager should be able to articulate project details such as planning, methodology, team management, risk management, collaboration, technical tools, obstacles, communication and results.

The best answer is to give an example of a project that is similar to your prospective employer's projects. If not, you should at least attempt to orient the answer as it relates to the position.

Here's a sample project. How would you go about planning, managing and completing it?

A variation on the first question, this one's designed to test your quick-thinking ability and depth of knowledge.

Talk about a project you worked on that had problems and what you did to fix them.

A similar question that may be asked: "Explain when an IT project wasn't in line with what the organization wanted. How did you get around that?"

"Project Managers are frequently asked about challenges and to reveal a situation where there was conflict that needed to be resolved," says Susanne Currivan, senior account manager for Project One, a New York-based IT staffing firm.

During a project, how do you inform all stakeholders of progress on a regular basis?

Effective communication is key to a successful project, so you'll need to demonstrate numerous ways and tools used to communicate with team members and stakeholders in the organization.

"Methodology and communication end up being a big part of the hiring decision," says Craig Kapper, senior regional vice president for Robert Half Technology. "Do they have the right methodology and does the project manager consistently relay progress reports to stakeholders?"

What tools do you typically use to monitor and control a project?

Obviously, there are numerous tools that can be used during a project, yet some are more robust and scalable than others. The idea here is to find out if you're using some of the more effective tools available, Kapper says.

How did you apply your training or certification to a previous position?

This question will commonly be addressed to probe your experience or certification, such as PMI. Interviewers may follow up with a request to give specific examples.

Explain how you established a relationship with your project team and how you collaborated to get things done.

This is a "culture fit" question designed to discover how you work with other people. A similar question is: "Give an example when you received coaching and how you reacted."

Others to look out for:

What project management methodologies are you most familiar with?

Give an example of a time where you had a conflict with, or disagreed with a boss or coworker.

-- Chandler Harris

Post originale: http://career-resources.dice.com/articles/content/entry/interview_questions_project_managers_should

The Geospatial Revolution Project, Episode Two

The Map Room: The Geospatial Revolution Project, Episode Two

The Information Preserves project

In my previous post, I talked about the implied geographic knowledge that can be inferred from social data. This brought me to revitalize an idea I had some time ago, and which I have now named Information Preserves. (informatiereservaten in Dutch)

Adding Project Server 2010 Web App Parts to SharePoint Sites

Microsoft published updated contents for Project Server 2010. Why's this important, well because it provides clear guidance on Project Server 2010 web parts and how they can be integrate/reused outside of the out of the box Project Web App pages.